People with learning disabilities in Essex dying ‘shockingly’ young
The average lifespan for people with learning disabilities in Essex has fallen to a figure described as “shockingly low” by
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Essex
It happened today – this day in history – May 30
1381: Peasant uprising begins in Essex. 1431: Joan of Arc, aged 19, is burned at the stake in Rouen. 1445:
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More than 5,000 new homes approved across Essex so far this year
Developers have received permission to build more than 5,000 new homes in Essex by local councils during the first eight
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County’s public health in “horrendous decline”
Public health in Essex is in “horrendous decline” with high rates of obesity, suicide and alcohol misuse, a doctor has
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COVID rates blamed on Euros
Coronavirus rates are around a third higher in men – likely to be related to the impact of Euro 2020,
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Charity launches appeal for anonymous information on illegal hare coursing gangs in Essex
Independent charity Crimestoppers is urging people across rural Essex to speak up anonymously about the illegal act of hare coursing.
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Reaction to Essex being placed in Tier 2 from next week
The Government has today announced that Essex will be placed under new Tier 2 restrictions when the current national restrictions
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Essex only three weeks behind worst hit places for Covid-19
Essex is less than a month away from the level of coronavirus infection currently seen in the worst hit places
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New tourism film to challenge Essex stereotypes
Award-winning chefs and a Paralympian are among the personalities being featured in a new film challenging the Essex stereotype, while showcasing the real Essex.
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Coronavirus sparks huge rise in numbers entering Essex alcohol rehab
More alcoholics than ever before have admitted themselves into a rehab in Essex during the four month peak of the
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